Cold water extraction: Difference between revisions
>David Hedlund # Conditionally but recommended: Dry the substance, see drying and humidity standardization of substances. |
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For improved extraction, it's recommended to do an acetone wash (not covered in this guide) before you do the CWE, but it is not required. | For improved extraction, it's recommended to do an acetone wash (not covered in this guide) before you do the CWE, but it is not required. | ||
# Conditionally | # Conditionally, recommended if you want to : Dry the substance, see [[drying and humidity standardization of substances]]. Otherwise, just use a coarse strainer, and then a fine strainer. | ||
# Add the fine powder to a glass jar, and add 10 times more boiling water than the quantity of the substance, and shake well for 10 seconds. This should precipitate the soluble substances in the water. | # Add the fine powder to a glass jar, and add 10 times more boiling water than the quantity of the substance, and shake well for 10 seconds. This should precipitate the soluble substances in the water. | ||
# Let the water cool down to room temperature. | # Let the water cool down to room temperature. |